4. World Cup Fever. Everyone is into it! In a major way. And it’s so fun to connect over a sport that whether you follow it regularly, know the rules, or just like to watch some very cute athletes run up and down a field, brings everyone together.

5. The beach. Okay, I love the beach every day of the year, but I have especially happy memories of days at the beach during the summer months.

7. Speaking of books, this summer I love that I have two new releases coming – one in July and one in August. Squee! Here’s a little sneak peek at my debut paranormal romance, Veiled Target…

“Cut the crap, Tess. Why were you following me?”

“How do you know I was following you?” Oops. She meant to say, “What makes you think I was following you?”

He gave a knowing smile—that looked ridiculously sexy rather than irritating. “I know you don’t want to insult my intelligence so let’s just say for argument’s sake, if you were following me, why would that be?”

At least she’d gotten him to change his tone.

“Truthfully?” She leaned a little closer to him. She couldn’t help it.

“That would be nice.”

“I’m really not a very nice person,” she announced.

“Neither am I.” He reached out and moved a strand of hair behind her ear. Was he trying to confuse her? Because it was working. She’d nearly fallen into his hand before he pulled it away. He was indeed a very bad man.

“That’s good. I hate nice guys. So where does that leave us?”

“I haven’t got all night, Tess.” He lowered his chin, indicating—she presumed—he was growing tired of their banter.

She lifted an eyebrow. “No? That’s too bad. I’m a night owl. I can—”

“Answer my question before I haul you to your car over my shoulder.” His tone sent a little zing of pleasure right to the tips of her breasts.

“As if you could—” She was over his shoulder in one second flat. He moved swiftly, quietly and with superhuman strength. Uh-oh.

I’m so excited for readers to meet Hugh and Tess! I’ve got a fun little giveaway in anticipation here if you want to check it out.

8. And lastly, I love strawberries and apricots and white nectarines and pink lemonade with sugar around the rim of the glass and barbeques and setting my alarm clock a little later and birthdays & anniversaries and movies in the park and unscheduled outings and lazy days and fireworks and friends.

11 Responses to Summer Lovin’

Hi Robin, I love the bright stong sunshine and the burst of color–flowers and trees and grass. And I love your except! Those two are firecrackers on the Fourth and I just bet they’re going to make huge bursts that light up the sky. Congrats on your first pnr release!

Hi Elena! Oh, I so want to visit Greece more and more every time you describe it. One day I’ll get there. And thanks so much for the luck! <3Robin Bielman`s last blog was …One month until Veiled Target + Giveaways!

As for summer, yeah, backyard bbqs, fresh peaches, chilled cheesecake and wine… uhm did I mention wine? Then I live in wine country, oh happy sigh. Dale Mayer`s last blog was …Broken Protocols is here!

Congrats on the new release! Tess is so funny, I love her! I have to get this book to read on vacation. At the beach. Let’s see…three of my favorite summer time things: a Robin Bielman romance, vacation, and the beach. I wish you were going with me, Robin!

Love that dedication page – LOL! I live in very flat cornfield land so we have to drive a hour or so for any hiking and many hours for a beach, but I do enjoy those things. For me, I love that there is no school. No backpacks to check or repack for the next day. No homework, and because the kids are home with a sitter they do more chores around the house! So, I guess less chores for me. Congrats on your upcoming releases – can’t wait to read them!Amy R`s last blog was …Review: MELTING INTO YOU by Tracey Alvarez

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Coming Up

The delightful Terri Meeker, debut author of Not Quite Darcy, story of a modern romance junkie stuck in 1837 London falling for the master of the house, is Mary's guest February 5.

Jamie Farrell writes fun contemporary romances with quirky characters and lots of heart. She believes love and laughter are two of the most powerful forces in the universe, and she infuses both into all of her stories. Jamie will be our guest on 12 February.

Gayle Trent (who also writes as Amanda Lee) will be talking about writing cozy murder mysteries on Feb. 26.

On March 5th we welcome Coreene Callahan, author of the Dragonfury Series, to MM. Coreene is a rabid hockey fan with a love of the great outdoors. More comfortable on a ski slope than in a shopping mall, she spends her days dreaming up and writing high-octane, action-packed paranormal romances.

Jeffe Kennedy, author of the Twelve Kingdoms fantasy romance series and other books, will drop by Magical Musings on May 7.